flauto traverso

noun

flauto tra·​ver·​so
-trəˈvər(ˌ)sō,
-ver-
plural flauto traversos
1
2
Flauto Traverso plural Flauto Traversos : an organ flue stop of 4′ pitch or 8′ pitch resembling the flute in tone

called also Querflöte, Traverse Flute

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, transverse flute

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near flauto traverso

Cite this Entry

“Flauto traverso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flauto%20traverso. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!